In this course we will explore not only the history and culture of , but also more specifically the role of gender (both masculinity and femininity), race/ ethnicity, religion (both Catholic and the many African based religions), politics, art, music, and the environment. Spanish experience not required. Program high- lights include:

Explore Cuba’s natural beauty at Veradero beach and Las Terrazas nature reserve. Visit several museums and expand your knowledge of Cuba’s history. Travel to Santa Clara, a town rich with history; Pinar del Rio, home to Cathedrals and plantations; and , a center of Afro-Cuban culture. Course Description: Credit: Cuba is such a richly diverse country that it offers us HIST 335 numerous amazing experiences. We will start in Department Credit and stay near the Malecon, the walkway along the water GenEd (C) that you may have seen in many movies. The hotel is also SO- may fulfill the SO located near the Plaza of the Revolution. While we stay in GenEd requirement*, in- Havana we will hear numerous lectures by renowned terested students should scholars on such topics as the Orisha religions, race, gen- contact the Chair of the der, current economic development, U.S./Cuban rela- Political Science Depart- tions, and the current political situation. ment, Dr. Sid Olufs We will also explore the Literacy Museum (exhibits from the famous 1961 Literacy Campaign), the Orisha Museum, the Museum of the Revolution, the Museum, Program Cost: and (if the government allows) the Havana Film School and the Medical School of the Americas. We will enjoy Cuban music in several venues and Cuban food in sev- eral more. We will visit the historic National Hotel and La Includes airfare, Floridita, where Hemingway allegedly invented the lodging, program daquiri. We will also tour Old Havana and learn of its colo- related transportation, nial roots. and supplemental study abroad insurance, and Application Deadline: meals while in Cuba. September 30th, 2013. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required with the application. A $250 non-refundable pay- Faculty: ment to confirm participation in the course is due within 10 Gina Hames days of notification of acceptance. Maximum 24 students. Associate Professor of History 253-535-7132 [email protected] For further information contact the Wang Center for Global Education

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